Years & Years – Sanctify Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

Years & Years – Sanctify Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression

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This is the chord progression of Sanctify by Years & Years on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Intro]
When I pray
When I-
A   F       E
When I pray

[Verse]
Am
In the night, you come to me
F                         E                                             Am
‘Cause I’m the one who knows who you are
F E
Ooh
Am
Give me your confession, saying
F                       E                       Am
Lately, life’s been tearing you apart
F    E
Now

[Pre-Chorus]
Am
Walk through the fire with you
F                                             E
‘Cause I know how it can hurt
Am                                             E
Being cut into and afraid

[Chorus]
A
So don’t break (break)
F                       G                       A
Sanctify my body with pain (pain)
F                       G                                             A
Sanctify the love that you crave (crave)
F                                             G                                             A
Oh, and I won’t, and I won’t, and I won’t be ashamed
F          E           Am       F       E
Sanctify my sins when I pray
Am F E
When I pray

[Verse]
Am
You don’t have to be straight with me
F         E            Am          F            E
I see what’s underneath your mask
Am                       F                       E                                             Am
I’m a man like you, I breathe the rituals of the dancer’s dance
F E
Oh, oh

[Pre-Chorus]
Am
And there’s fire in you
F                       E                                             Am
And you know it’s gonna hurt, being cut into
E
And afraid

[Chorus]
A
So don’t break (break)
F                       G                       A
Sanctify my body with pain (pain)
F                       G                       A
Sanctify the love that you crave (crave)
F                                             G                                             A
Oh, and I won’t, and I won’t, and I won’t be ashamed
F      E           Am       F         E
Sanctify my sins when I pray
Am F E
When I pray

[Bridge]
F                                                                   G
You’ll find redemption when all this is through
Am                                             G
Father, forgive me for finding the truth
F
Love takes its toll on me, I’m just like you
E
Maybe it’s heavenly
E
Maybe it’s heavenly

[Chorus]
A
So don’t break (break)
F                       G                       A
Sanctify my body with pain (pain)
F                       G                       A
Sanctify the love that you crave (crave)
F                                             G                                             A
Oh, and I won’t, and I won’t, and I won’t be ashamed
F                       E                       A
Sanctify my sins when I pray

[Chorus]
A
So don’t break (break)
F                       G                       A
Sanctify my body with pain (pain)
F                       G                                             A
Sanctify the love that you crave (crave)
F                                             G                                             A
Oh, and I won’t, and I won’t, and I won’t be ashamed
F                       E                       Am
Sanctify my sins when I pray
Am F E (2x)
When I pray

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How to play Sanctify: key, chords and progression

Sanctify by Years & Years is built around A minor (no sharps or flats), with 5 chords in all: A, F, E, Am and G.

The progression the song keeps returning to is F – E – Am – F (VI – V – i – VI in A minor). Learn these 4 changes first and most of the song falls into place.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

A chord on guitar (x02220)
AA C♯ E
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B
Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D

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Sanctify chords: questions

What key is Sanctify in?

Sanctify by Years & Years is centred on A minor (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Sanctify?

Sanctify uses 5 chords: A, F, E, Am, G.

What is the chord progression of Sanctify?

The main progression is F – E – Am – F (VI – V – i – VI).

Is Sanctify easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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